Over the past 24 hours, the Israeli Air Force targeted 25 positions affiliated with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, conducting multiple airstrikes on various locations in the region.
Between May 11 and May 17, 2025, at least 54 ships transited through the Strait of Hormuz, a significant increase from the 25 ships the previous week, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence. This surge coincides with the issuance of a passage permit for Chinese ships by the Iranian regime during President Trump's visit.
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson stated that only two LNG tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, indicating that normal maritime traffic has not yet resumed through the strategic waterway.
Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), will testify before the House Armed Services Committee this morning on CENTCOM's operational posture.🔴 Live stream available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aZmuhCpmF4
Iran utilized the ceasefire period to repair more than 50 damaged ballistic missile sites, relocate mobile missile launchers, and modify its tactical approach in order to continue hostilities.
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that any potential agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran must be approved by the U.S. Congress before implementation, emphasizing conditions including the cessation of uranium enrichment, control of enriched uranium, keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, ending the long-range ballistic missile program, and halting support for regional proxy groups.
Peter Navarro, advisor to President Trump, announced that the U.S. military now controls the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy transit route. This control gives the U.S. oversight over oil flows to China and much of the Far East.
In an interview with the New York Post, President Trump declined to comment on claims that the Islamic Republic of Iran is stalling in nuclear negotiations and discussions about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying, "I don't hear anything and can't talk to you about it. It's a negotiation, and I don't want to be a fool."
Fars News, owned by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) strikes on a base allegedly belonging to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) affiliate group Pezhak (PJAK) in the Sulaymaniyah governorate of Iraq.
President Trump stated there is a possibility of resolving the situation with Iran without military action, expressing preference for a diplomatic solution over bombing.
Former President Trump stated that he had postponed a planned major attack on Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, and other countries, hoping to avoid the attack indefinitely following recent discussions with Iran. Trump emphasized that the United States cannot allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon.
Polymarket predicts a 68 percent chance of a permanent ceasefire deal between the US and Iran by year-end, despite ongoing negotiations deadlock.
The Pentagon informed President Trump that Iranian air defenses were rapidly adapting to US airstrikes, raising concerns about the loss of strategic surprise.
A CNBC reporter, citing a U.S. official, reported that claims by Iranian media outlets affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) regarding Washington's agreement to suspend oil sanctions on Iran are false. The false claim was initially made by Tasnim News Agency, which said the U.S. had agreed to a temporary exemption during negotiations.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) continues to enforce the U.S. blockade against Iranian ports, redirecting 85 commercial vessels to ensure full compliance.
Tehran has established a new state-backed organization to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and will provide insurance to commercial vessels to protect against detention or cargo seizure.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards are threatening to require permits for internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mohammed al-Saadi, an Iraqi militia commander backed by the IRGC, has threatened to assassinate Ivanka Trump as revenge for the 2020 U.S. strike that killed Qassem Soleimani.
Mohammed al-Saadi, an Iraqi militia commander backed by the IRGC, has threatened to assassinate Ivanka Trump as revenge for the 2020 U.S. strike that killed Qassem Soleimani.
Sentinel-2 satellite imagery from May 16 shows approximately 20 oil and gas tankers anchored off Iran’s Kharg Island, with one LPG tanker reportedly loading cargo, possibly the first gas shipment from the island since the U.S. naval blockade began.
